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adjective

Serene adj.

Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. "The moon serene in glory mounts the sky." "Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear."

Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness.

Drop serene. (Med.) See Amaurosis.

noun

Serene n.

Serenity; clearness; calmness. (Poetic.) "The serene of heaven." "To their master is denied To share their sweet serene."

Evening air; night chill. (Obs.) "Some serene blast me."

verb

Serene v. t. To make serene. "Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul."

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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